Policies
Explore policies regarding the use of University Libraries
Book Donation Guidelines
University Libraries cannot routinely accept donations of books, CDs, DVDs, VHS, and other materials.
Exceptions might be considered for:
- Collections that meet the interests of Archives & Special Collections. Please contact Jay Trask, Head of Archives & Special Collections, to discuss such a donation.
- Collections centering marginalized communities. Please contact Jennifer Leffler, Head of Collections & Discovery, to discuss such a donation.
As of July 2025, these libraries were accepting book donations:
Friends of the Loveland Library
Friends of Aurora Public Library
Collection Development Practices & Policies
Michener Library and Skinner Music Library have different types of items. These include databases, journals, books, scores, films, and more. The Collections & Discovery department maintains these collections. This policy explains how they decide which items to buy.
Children in the Libraries
Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 when visiting the University Libraries. Adults accompanying children are responsible for monitoring their safety and behavior. Children of all ages are expected to behave appropriately for an academic library.
Library personnel may request age verification of any young person. Unaccompanied children under age 14 will be asked to leave. We may ask University Police may to contact parents and/or escort children out of the library. Exceptions may be made for children with appropriate identification who are participating in university-sponsored activities in the Libraries.
Classroom Use Policy
This policy explains guidelines for the use of:
- Michener Library 303 and 335 computer labs
- Michener Library Chin Multipurpose Room (L172)
- Skinner Music Library 103 and 139
There are separate guidelines for University Libraries faculty and staff, and for other UNC community members.
Computer Use Policy
Anyone using University Libraries computer workstations agrees to abide by the following policies. University Libraries personnel have the right to refuse access to the computer workstations to anyone at our discretion.
University Libraries computer workstations are for research or class-related use. Priority for use is as follows:
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UNC students, faculty and staff with a valid UNC ID.
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Residents of Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District working on research in government information sources.
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Students and faculty from other colleges or universities working on research or class-related activities.
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Other users, who may be asked to yield computers at any time.
As a library patron, it is your responsibility to determine if information you find on the internet is suitable for viewing. (For minors, this is the legal guardian’s responsibility.)
We do not limit or control patron access to the content of the internet for research or class-related purposes.
Patrons should move to another workstation if they are uncomfortable with the content displayed on adjacent workstations.
If you need assistance in finding available workstations, please see library staff.
Patrons using computer workstations are expected to comply with the following guidelines:
- For materials that fall under the U.S. copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code), abide by the law which states that materials obtained may not be “used for any other purpose than private study, scholarship, or research.” Please note that most World Wide Web resources are protected by copyright laws.
- Do not tamper with, damage, or steal equipment, data, or software.
- Do not use workstations for illegal or criminal activity.
- Do not seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to other users.
All patrons are expected to abide by the law and be civil to all other users and library personnel. To do otherwise may result in:
- the termination of your computer session,
- loss of library privileges,
- criminal prosecution or other legal action.
Events, Exhibits, & Displays
Our News, Events, & Exhibits page has information on activities in University Libraries. You can also learn how to request space in University Libraries.